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Towing Vessel

M/V BILL LONG

U.S. Official No. 279759

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Type

Towing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

13.4 m

Beam

4 m

Draft

0.8 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

M/V BILL LONG is an American 13.4-metre utility boat. M/V BILL LONG has a 4-metre beam and a 0.8-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 279759. M/V BILL LONG is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.

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Anchor Watch

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About M/V BILL LONG

What kind of vessel is M/V BILL LONG?

M/V BILL LONG is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is M/V BILL LONG's U.S. Official No.?

M/V BILL LONG's U.S. Official No. is 279759.

How big is M/V BILL LONG?

M/V BILL LONG is about 13.4 m long, 4 m on the beam, drawing 0.8 m.

Is M/V BILL LONG on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If M/V BILL LONG is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).